Fall of the Big O
James HallI’ve said this before, but it bears repeating: I dread Bassmaster’s annual 100 Best Bass Lakes issue. Why? It takes a lot of work. I mean, a LOT of work...
Best tips for nighttime fishing
Joey Cifuentes IIIThe Alabama Swing really showed everyone just how challenging summertime fishing can be. On the upside, you can definitely find a good bite first thing in the morning. A lot...
Too hot for shallows? No way!
Gary ClouseIt seems, no matter where you live, it’s been a hot, hot summer. Because of the high water temperatures, you may be inclined to believe the fish moved off the...
My swim jig system
Bill LowenYou may have heard … I love throwing a swim jig. Growing up fishing on the Ohio River, a swim jig became my go-to technique because the population of bass...
Aiming for the Classic cut
Luke PalmerSummertime in Oklahoma is hot — very hot. But at least I have about a month break from putting in long days on the water. I did three straight weeks...
Elite secret: The ultimate skipping buzzbait
Michael IaconelliI might get death threats from some of the other Bassmaster Elite Series pros, but I’m going to reveal a top-secret buzzbait modification anyway. A standard buzzbait is a killer...
Beach vacation fishing
Drew CookIt’s summertime, and that means vacation time for a lot of families. The beach is always a popular destination for vacation, especially along the Gulf of Mexico. Folks from the...
Tackle Systems: Topwaters
Bernie SchultzIf you’ve been following the Bassmaster Elite Series this season, you know topwaters have a played a significant role in several events. Among them were the Harris Chain, St. Johns...
Summer fish care tips
Stetson BlaylockProper fish care is just one aspect of what it takes to be a successful tournament angler. The Bassmaster Elite Series tour penalizes you 4 ounces for each dead fish...
God bless the high road
Bryan BrasherBack in 2019, when the professional bass fishing industry exploded into chaos, I was fully prepared to go down with the ship. I’ve covered a little bit of everything during...
